This course is designed to introduce the student to the structure and function of federal, state, and local governments in the United States. Students gain an understanding of the United States Constitution, citizenship, and the legal system. Lessons are presented in a variety of ways including lecture, class discussion, reading assignments, videos, and projects. Student evaluations consist of class projects, class participation, activities, quizzes, and tests.

Civics - Challenge
This course is a requirement for all incoming freshman, and any upper classmen who have not previously taken it. Content: This course will cover much the same material as Civics, but is intended for students that experience difficulty reading. Students are placed in this course based upon test scores and/or teacher recommendation.

Economics introduces students to a wide variety of topics directly related to the American economy at the local, national, and global levels. The study of decision-making helps students understand personal economics along with the American price system, business

structure, government intervention in the economy, and components related to global topics.

The class studies the socio-economic political and geographic makeup of nations and traces their historical development. Course work consists of daily assignments, research reports, and tests. $10.00 semester project fee.

Middle East is established as a part of the regional coverage of the world. The course covers geography, people, history, religions, and cultures of the region known as the Middle East. From early developments to modern day, the Middle East provides a comparison and contrast to the rest of the world.

This course is designed to introduce the student to the science of psychology. Students study the behavior and thinking of organisms and also the different theories that help explain these processes. To provide a diverse learning experience, lessons are presented in the form of class demonstrations, lectures, written assignments, projects, and videos. Student

evaluations consist of class projects, class participation, quizzes, and tests.

The class combines aspects of sociology, current affairs, and problem solving. The course examines the ways people interact with one another and studies group relationships. Course work consists of daily assignments, research reports, quizzes, and tests.

U.S. History

The course is a survey of events in U.S. History from the 1600's to the present. The course focuses on recurring themes and ideas in our nation's history. Course work consists of daily assignments, research reports, quizzes, and tests.

Wisconsin History

This course acquaints students with the local history of our area, Southwest Wisconsin, and teaches about the state in which we live. The course covers history and cultural heritage including geography, social, economic, and political aspects.

World History

Students study the development and demise of ancient world civilizations and trace their influence through the centuries into the world of today. The students' learning experiences consist of lecture, written assignments, projects, videos, and co-curricular activities. Course work consists of daily assignments, research reports, quizzes, and tests.

Social Studies Mini Courses

The Mini Course is a nine-week special interest class. These courses must be chosen in pairs and will be taught back to back in one semester. After nine weeks, students will move to the second mini course to complete the semester.

Advanced Placement Human Geography

This is a college level course and achievement expectations are at an introductory college level. A strong knowledge of world geography is necessary. Students who choose to may take the AP Exam (at their own expense) to have the opportunity to gain college credit for the course. The emphasis of this course is how humans interact with and change the physical environment as well as how geography has impacted the development of world cultures.